1. This application is for a direction to the respondent to hand over and settle the immovable property of Plot No. 1151 First Block Lane 33, Anna Nagar, Madras measuring one ground and 975 sq. ft. in the names of the two daughters of the applicant and the respondent — Sumangala born on 18.3.73 and Suganya born on 17.9.74.

2. The Original Matrimonial Suit No. 19/93 has been filed by the applicant herein against the respondent under S. 10 of the Indian Divorce Act for dissolution of his marriage with the respondent on the ground of adultery. Applicant is a Christian, Indian Citizen resident in India and is presently employed as Professor of Medicine at the Annamaiai University at Chidambaram. Respondent who is also a Doctor was a Hindu and had converted to Christianity prior to her marriage with the petitioner which was solemnised at the St. Mathais Church, Vepery Madras on 20th May 1971, has reverted to her original religion, and though still an Indian National is now stated to be domiciled in England.

3. It is not in dispute that the property which is a house was purchased by the respondent under a registered sale deed dated 6.8.80 for a sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- with the a